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What Will Be Quantum Computing’s Role in the Cloud?

Information Week

As stakeholders in the cloud try their hands at developing quantum compute chips and related resources, is there a symbiotic evolution of tech in the making?

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ServiceNow to pay $2.85B for Moveworks’ AI tools

Network World

ServiceNow announced plans to purchase Movework s, its front-end AI assistant and enterprise search technology for $2.85 billion in cash and stock. ServiceNow expects the deal to close in the second half of this year, and initial technology integrations between the two companies will provide customers with a universal AI assistant and agentic AI capabilities, according to ServiceNow.

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Microsoft’s Veeam partnership signals data resiliency market shift

Network World

Veeam recently announced a multi-faceted expansion of its partnership with Microsoft. The first facet is that Microsoft is making an equity investment in Veeam. Although no terms of the financial arrangement were given, this does follow a $2 billion round in late 2024 in which Veeam was valued at $15 billion. There have been rumors swirling regarding the Kirkland, Wash.

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RIP (finally) to the blockchain hype

CIO Business Intelligence

The blockchain hype starting in the late 2010s has nearly died, replaced by intense interest in AI and hurt by sketchy cryptocurrency and NFT schemes, some experts say. Gartners last hype cycle for blockchain , released in July 2024, had most blockchain-related technologies moving past the peak of inflated expectations and headed into the trough of disillusionment.

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The Ultimate Contact Center Buyer's Guide: A Crucial Decision

Harness the True Power of your Contact Center In today’s fast-paced business environment, selecting the right contact center solution is critical for enhancing customer experience, improving operational efficiency, and optimizing costs. This comprehensive guide will walk you through the essential factors to consider when choosing a contact center software that aligns with your business needs.

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Women in Cyber Security on the Rise, But Facing More Layoffs and Budget Cuts Than Men

Tech Republic Security

In 2024, women accounted for 22% of global security teams on average, compared to 17% in 2023, according to ISC2.

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Cybersecurity’s Latest Buzzword Has Arrived: What Agentic AI Is And Isn’t

Forrester IT

Cybersecurity vendors have come out of the woodwork in the past few months to announce their agentic AI innovations. These include vendors like Swimlane, ReliaQuest, Dropzone AI, Intezer, and others. Some are announcing legitimate agentic AI features, while others are renaming existing ML or generative AI features to catch the hype: the blob strikes again!

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How to Build a Reliable AI Governance Platform

Information Week

AI governance platforms play an important role in ensuring that AI systems are ethical and transparent. Here's what you need to know to create a platform for your organization's needs.

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How to know a business process is ripe for agentic AI

CIO Business Intelligence

This could be the year agentic AI hits the big time, with many enterprises looking to find value-added use cases. A key question: Which business processes are actually suitable for agentic AI? Business consulting firm Deloitte predicts that in 2025, 25% of companies that use generative AI will launch agentic AI pilots or proofs of concept, growing to 50% in 2027.The firm says some agentic AI applications, in some industries and for some use cases, could see actual adoption into existing workflow

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Long Arm of the Law Comes for Russian Crypto: Why Secret Service Seized Garantex

Tech Republic Security

Authorities say Garantex has processed more than $96 billion in transactions since it launched in 2019.

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The Question Is No Longer “If” But “How” AI Is Transforming Software Development

Forrester IT

In the rapidly evolving landscape of software development, one month can be enough to create a trend that makes big waves. In fact, only a month ago, Andrej Karpathy, a former head of AI at Tesla and an ex-researcher at OpenAI, defined vibe coding in a social media post.

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How to Achieve High-Accuracy Results When Using LLMs

Speaker: Ben Epstein, Stealth Founder & CTO | Tony Karrer, Founder & CTO, Aggregage

When tasked with building a fundamentally new product line with deeper insights than previously achievable for a high-value client, Ben Epstein and his team faced a significant challenge: how to harness LLMs to produce consistent, high-accuracy outputs at scale. In this new session, Ben will share how he and his team engineered a system (based on proven software engineering approaches) that employs reproducible test variations (via temperature 0 and fixed seeds), and enables non-LLM evaluation m

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Seven important trends in the server sphere

Network World

The pace of change around server technology is advancing considerably, driven by hyperscalers but spilling over into the on-premises world as well. There are numerous overall trends, experts say, including: AI everything: AI mania is everywhere and without high power hardware to run it, its just vapor. But its more than just a buzzword, it is a very real and measurable trend.

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How to Manage Software Supply Chain Risks

Information Week

Developers are using more third-party software than ever before because it just doesnt make sense to build everything. Risks should be considered, however.

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CIOs and CISOs forge vital partnerships for business success

CIO Business Intelligence

Last July, a routine update from cybersecurity software firm CrowdStrike sparked a global IT outage that brought companies to their knees, disrupting operations and amounting to an estimated $5 billion-plus in direct losses. As companies across every major sector scrambled to recover, Webster Bank was back in business in short order an achievement CIO Vikram Nafde credits to the usual cybersecurity tools and policies, but also to a formidable peer partnership forged with his CISO.

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How to Use NordPass: A Step-by-Step Guide

Tech Republic Security

NordPass is a secure password manager for storing and auto-filling passwords. Learn how to set it up, save logins, and explore its features.

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Future-Proof IT: Cost-Saving Strategies Every IT Leader Needs in 2025

With IT budgets projected to grow 9.8% in 2025, leaders must invest wisely—not just cut blindly. This whitepaper introduces The Future-Proof IT Cost Optimization Model, a framework to reduce costs while maintaining service quality. Learn how Cloud Efficiency, AI-Powered Workforce Automation, Vendor Optimization, Cybersecurity Resilience, and Unified Communications can drive savings and improve efficiency.

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The Power Of Open Source: Cloud-Native Is Transforming As AI Takes The Limelight

Forrester IT

Three years ago, Lee Sustar and I published the report, Navigate The Cloud-Native Ecosystem In 2022.

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Why Using Multiple AIs Is Trending Now

Information Week

Somehow, one AI is never enough. Heres why.

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MWC25: KSA accelerates digital transformation with Huawei-Zain partnership

CIO Business Intelligence

In a landmark move for Saudi Arabias digital economy, Huawei Cloud and Zain KSA have announced a strategic partnership to accelerate cloud adoption and digital transformation across industries. Signed at MWC Barcelona 2025, this collaboration aligns with Saudi Arabias Cloud-First policy and underscores both companies commitment to advancing cloud technologies in the Kingdom.

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DoJ Busts Alleged Global Hacking-for-Hire Network of ‘Cyber Mercenaries’

Tech Republic Security

Targets included the U.S. Treasury Department, journalists, and religious organisations, and the attacks intended to steal data and suppress free speech.

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Zero Trust Mandate: The Realities, Requirements and Roadmap

The DHS compliance audit clock is ticking on Zero Trust. Government agencies can no longer ignore or delay their Zero Trust initiatives. During this virtual panel discussion—featuring Kelly Fuller Gordon, Founder and CEO of RisX, Chris Wild, Zero Trust subject matter expert at Zermount, Inc., and Principal of Cybersecurity Practice at Eliassen Group, Trey Gannon—you’ll gain a detailed understanding of the Federal Zero Trust mandate, its requirements, milestones, and deadlines.

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Top Recommendations For CISOs In 2025: Deal With Uncertainty … Again

Forrester IT

The security landscape continues to evolve, as does global uncertainty, leaving CISOs preparing for turbulence ahead.

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At long last, OpenStack (now known as OpenInfra Foundation) joins Linux Foundation

Network World

After more than a decade as an independent open-source foundation, the OpenStack project is joining theLinux Foundation in a move aimed at accelerating collaboration across the open infrastructure ecosystem. Fifteen years ago, Rackspace got together with NASA and created the open-source OpenStack project. Over the next two years, as OpenStacks technology and user base grew, there were many discussions among participants about moving the technology to an open-source foundation.

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Agentic AI Is Coming -- Are CIOs Ready?

Information Week

Early adopters are discovering the value of agentic AI, and also that implementing it is no slam dunk.

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LLM benchmarking: How to find the right AI model

CIO Business Intelligence

Today, there is hardly any way around AI. But how do companies decide which large language model (LLM) is right for them? The choice is currently wider than ever, the possibilities seemingly endless. But beneath the glossy surface of advertising promises lurks the crucial question: Which of these technologies really delivers what it promises and which ones are more likely to cause AI projects to falter?

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The 2025 Annual ProcureCon CPO Report

Procurement leaders are at a pivotal moment. With CPOs playing an increasingly strategic role, it’s time to leverage innovation and technology to drive resilience and efficiency. Download The 2025 Annual ProcureCon CPO Report to uncover key insights to thrive in a dynamic procurement landscape. What’s Inside: How CPOs are driving strategic decision-making and technology adoption The top priorities and challenges for procurement in 2025 Why AI, sustainability, and data analytics are essential for

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Save 70% on a Course Showing You How to Invest in Crypto

Tech Republic Security

In this online training course, learn about NFTs, blockchain, decentralized apps, and more.

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Key Questions For Tackling Technical Debt

Forrester IT

Technology leaders are more focused on technical debt today to ensure that they can fully leverage tomorrows emerging tech. Find out the questions that you should be asking to manage the technical debt in your organization.

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Data center vacancies hit historic lows despite record construction

Network World

Space supply in major data center markets increased by 34% year-over-year to 6,922.6 megawatts, considerable growth over the 26% increase in 2023 , according to CBRE research. Primary markets such as Northern Virginia, Atlanta, and San Francisco, had a record 6,350 megawatts (MW) under construction at the end of 2024, more than double the 3,077.8 MW capacity being built at the end of 2023.

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Winning the War Against Social Media Disinformation

Information Week

Media literacy, critical thinking, and platform accountability are key to fighting the infodemic.

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The 2025 Recruitment Playbook

The 2025 Recruitment Playbook by Procom is a strategic guide tailored for hiring managers to navigate the evolving talent landscape. Highlighting innovations like AI-driven tools and data analytics, the playbook empowers leaders to streamline processes, enhance candidate experiences , and foster diversity and inclusion. It provides actionable insights for every recruitment stage—from sourcing and screening to onboarding and retention.

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La BBC impulsa una división de IA, innovación y crecimiento para llegar a nuevos públicos

CIO Business Intelligence

La inteligencia artificial (IA) conquista -tambin- los medios de comunicacin. Tal y como se ha dado a conocer, BBC News ha impulsado una nueva divisin de IA, innovacin y crecimiento con el fin de proporcionar un contenido ms personalizado a su audiencia, especialmente al pblico menor de 25 aos. Una maniobra con la que la cadena pblica de noticias de Reino Unido aspira a llegar a nuevos pblicos al adaptarse a los tiempos que corren, donde el consumo de noticias ha virado del papel a los telfonos

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Microsoft and Amazon’s quantum advancements spark questions about the future of encryption

GeekWire

Microsofts new Majorana 1 processor is the first quantum chip powered by a topological core based on a new class of materials. (Photo by John Brecher for Microsoft) With recent announcements of new quantum computing advancements, Microsoft , Amazon and Google have set a new countdown clock ticking on todays encryption now an even shorter race than expected.

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Ask, Don’t Interrogate: Best Practices For Collecting Zero-Party Data

Forrester IT

Companies have been grappling for years with how to personalize customer interactions without being creepy, and data deprecation only adds more complexity. Though Google scrapped its plans to deprecate the third-party cookie, privacy regulations and consumer use of privacy-protecting browsers and tools motivate brands to focus on collecting data directly from consumers.

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Fortinet reinforces OT network security platform

Network World

Fortinet has bolstered its OT Security Platform to help customers more effectively protect industrial control systems and other operational technology networks from cyberattacks. Fortinets OT Security Platform includes firewalls, switches, network access control, security information and event management, analytics and AI management capabilities. New to the upgraded platform are ruggedized switches and next generation firewalls (NGFW), services to increase threat detection, and improved AI capab

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Activating Intent Data for Sales and Marketing

Sales and marketing leaders have reached a tipping point when it comes to using intent data — and they’re not looking back. More than half of all B2B marketers are already using intent data to increase sales, and Gartner predicts this figure will grow to 70 percent. The reason is clear: intent can provide you with massive amounts of data that reveal sales opportunities earlier than ever before.